Simeone: "Turan is going nowhere, for sure"

Diego Simeone has made it clear that Arda Turan won't be leaving Atlético during the winter transfer window, while admitting that there is "nothing to report" on his new contract. "Arda is going nowhere, for sure", the Argentine coach insisted on the back of the Turk's remarks earlier this week that he wants to play in the Champions League. When asked about the subject, however, Simeone refused to rise to the bait.

"I didn't hear them [the comments], but they were relayed to me. Everyone is free to say what they want. What's important is what he shows on the pitch: there isn't an Atlético de Madrid fan out there who would deny that Arda is one of our best players and always gives his all in games. He's under contract with the club, he belongs to us, he's a hugely important member of the squad and he shows that where it matters. There's nothing out of the ordinary about him expressing his aims", he stated.

Simeone was similarly unwilling to reveal any details about his own contract negotiations. "It's something that needs to be taken care of. There is nothing to report on the new contract, but the best way to deal with it is to keep winning".

The Argentine also outlined his goals for 2013: "To keep improving as a team, remain competitive and try to improve as much as possible. But above all, health, which will give us the energy to fulfil our goals as a team, which is the best feeling of all".